Libra Wines Pinot noir Mystic Vineyard 08

Brilliant garnet hue promises bold fruit and nuanced flavors. Bright red and dark fruit aromas— such as black cherry, blackberry, and red huckleberry—are juxtaposed with notes of clove, vanilla, almond, grated ginger, and licorice. Medium-bodied and firmly structured, the wine showcases flavors of pomegranate, raspberry, cranberry, cinnamon, clove, orange zest, with a dash of cayenne pepper. Incredibly long, lingering finish, thanks to bright acidity and overall balance, satiate the palate well after the last sip. - the winery

From The Winery -

The main thing is that Libra represents balance. The origin of the word derives from the Latin meaning "balances" or "scales" and it is sometimes referred to as the Balance. The key to fine wine for drinking or cellaring is balance. We put the scales on the back label.

The Sun enters Libra around the Autumn Equinox when day and night are of equal length. Thus, this is when the Earth and the Sun are in balance... When the Sun reaches this point, Spring and Summer have passed and the harvesters are weighing and balancing the fruits of their labor. Libra represents the zenith of the year and coincides with our harvest.

The Greek mythology related to Libra is pretty cool. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of Agriculture or “all things growing.” Libra represented the Chariot that transported her back from the underworld bringing Spring with her. Demeter, of course, is now the name of the official Biodynamic Certification. We also practice biodynamic composting methods and dabble with the spray preparations so the story is particularly interesting.

Libra’s like gentleness, sharing, conviviality and the "finer" things in life…and they tend to be mischievous…